Michael Traugott, professor emeritus of communication studies and political science and research professor emeritus at the Center for Political Studies, says the Jan. 6 insurrection—where many voters wrongly believed there was fraud in the 2020 presidential election—was an assault on democracy not seen since the War of 1812. What it means for politicians in both parties as they maneuver for power in the 2022 and 2024 elections remains to be seen, he says.

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Traugott on the need for a historical record of the events

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